From protests to bypoll losses: Is Gen Z driving India's next political shift?

Tata Trusts faces leadership disputes as Vice Chairman Vijay Singh approached the Maharashtra Charity Commissioner regarding governance concerns at the Sir Dorabji Tata Trust, following a complaint by Venu Srinivasan. The move comes amid Tata Sons restructuring and potential succession discussions. Indian equity markets opened lower, with the Nifty falling below the 22,600 mark amid foreign institutional investor selling, while information technology and private bank stocks held gains. Automotive companies reported monthly sales data for September, showing volume expansion. Mahindra and Mahindra recorded a 15 percent rise in total sales to 1.14 lakh units, while Bajaj Auto registered a 5 percent increase in overall sales alongside a 32 percent surge in exports. Geopolitical discussions also gained traction following bilateral interactions between Indian leadership and United States officials over proposed trade talks and energy sanctions.

Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv made an emergency diversion to Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after the co-pilot attacked Captain Smit Majahar and attempted to seize control of the aircraft, which descended 14,000 feet and issued distress codes 7700 and 7500 before passengers and crew restrained the assailant. In New Delhi, leaders of the opposition INDIA bloc met to launch nationwide demonstrations seeking the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the withdrawal of the SIR exercise, amid ongoing seat-sharing disputes between Congress and the Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh. Meanwhile, Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the conclusion of the BJP Nashamukt Punjab Yatra in Jalandhar, pledging to eliminate narcotics in Punjab by December 31, 2029, as political leaders and former law enforcement officials debated governance, de-addiction infrastructure, and narcotics seizure data ahead of state elections.

A routine Flydubai flight FZ1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv experienced a severe mid-air emergency when a violent confrontation erupted between the pilots in the cockpit. The aircraft transmitted squawk code 7500, signalling unlawful interference, and rapidly descended nearly 14,000 feet in under 30 seconds before diverting safely to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia. Reports revealed that one pilot was stabbed inside the flight deck, while passengers and crew intervened to neutralize the attacker and help safely land the plane. Israeli authorities, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, described the incident as a highly severe security situation and an attempted terror attack, alleging the co-pilot attempted to crash the airliner. Israeli politician Sharon Haskel noted that the event is currently under investigation by authorities in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. A rescue flight carrying the stranded passengers subsequently landed safely in Tel Aviv.

In an exclusive interaction with India Today, former India captain and cricket analyst Sunil Gavaskar analysed India's historic 400-plus run chase against the West Indies in Guwahati. One of the biggest takeaways from the interview was Gavaskar's view on Rohit Sharma's chances of making India's plans for the 2027 ODI World Cup. He said Rohit's century against West Indies "does absolutely no harm at all" to his chances, while also pointing to his hundred at Lord's and the approach he has adopted since the 2023 World Cup.